Lehigh Valley Press Focus

08/20/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Aug. 20, 21: The Great Allentown Fair Service Electric Cable TV & Communications Grandstand Stage previews, By Paul Willistein : Heart; Alabama; Kane Brown; Ace Frehley, Great White, Quiet Riot; Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Allentown Fair Queen contest preview. At The Movies: "The Naked Gun" review, By Paul Willistein Musikfest 2025 sets records. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available Aug. 20: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available Aug. 21: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
If it’s local, it’s focal in Lehigh Valley Press
Get your copy of The Press at Lehigh Valley newsstand locations, including Wegmans, Weis, Wawa, Turkey Hill, Daisy Hill, Parkland Restaurant, Kornfeind’s Market, Top Star Express, and more, as well as Lehigh Valley Press offices, 1633 N. 26th St., Allentown, Pa.18104
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08/15/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Valley Vivaldi,” Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra , Wesley Church, Bethlehem: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Trends Due To Climate Change,” “Lifestyles Of Backyard Birds And How They Are Affected By Climate Change,” “A Caregiver’s Tips,” By Frederic Buse: Literary Scene, By David Howell . The Fantastic Four : First Steps”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Jerusalem Singers 30th anniversary concert at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, By Paul Willistein . Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti. The List: 8 Days A Week, Your look at Valley Arts: Lehigh Valley Summer Theater, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music, Band Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier.
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“The array of music in this program is exquisite,” says Corliss Bachman, Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra (PSO) Executive Director. Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra presents the 2025 summer season’s con...

08/13/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Aug. 13, 14: “Valley Vivaldi,” Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra , Wesley Church, Bethlehem; Gabriel Chamber Ensemble, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association , Kempton: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Trends Due To Climate Change,” “Lifestyles Of Backyard Birds And How They Are Affected By Climate Change,” “A Caregiver’s Tips,” By Frederic Buse: Literary Scene, By David Howell . The Fantastic Four : First Steps”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Jerusalem Singers 30th anniversary concert at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, By Paul Willistein . Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available Aug. 13: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available Aug. 14: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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08/08/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : Musikfest 2025, Wind Creek Bethlehem Steel Stage at PNC Plaza headliner previews: Third Eye Blind, Jordan Davis, The Black Keys. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Musikfest programming. Overlook On History project commemorates Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites 60th anniversary. The Great Allentown Fair culinary contests deadline Aug. 15. “In The Heights,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein. Smurfs Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . St. Luke's University Health Network recognized for social responsibility. Lehigh Carbon Community College in-person, virtual open houses for Aug. 25 fall semester start. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Pollinator Meadow. Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
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Jordan Davis, Lily Rose, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza. Gates open: 6 p.m. Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis was born in Shreveport, La. He received an Environmental Science degree from L...

08/06/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Aug. 6, 7: Musikfest 2025, Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza headliner previews: Nelly, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Third Eye Blind, Jordan Davis, The Black Keys. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Musikfest programming. Overlook On History project commemorates Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites 60th anniversary. The Great Allentown Fair culinary contests deadline Aug. 15. “In The Heights,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein . Smurfs Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . St. Luke's University Health Network recognized for social responsibility. Lehigh Carbon Community College has in-person, virtual open houses for Aug. 25 fall semester start. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Pollinator Meadow. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available Aug. 6: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available Aug. 7: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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08/02/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : Musikfest 2025, Headliner previews, By Paul Willistein . “The Light in the Piazza,” Civic Theatre of Allentown : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Ron’s Investment Philosophy for Wealth,” By Ron Weber: Literary Scene, By David Howell . “Hamlet,” “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” “Timon of Athens,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival ; “In The Heights,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Theater Reviews, By Paul Willistein . “Superman”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Lehigh Valley Health Network LVH - Muhlenberg opens Hybrid Electrophysiology Lab. LVH - Hecktown Oaks receives approval as Primary Stroke Center. Lehigh Carbon Community College offfers Cybersecurity degree. Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti. The List: 8 Days A Week, Your look at Valley Arts: Lehigh Valley Summer Theater, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; Classical Music, Band Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier .

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Musikfest 2025 has music for everyone. Whatever your music genre heart’s desire, the 42nd Musikfest’s got you covered. Musikfest 2025, Aug. 1 to Aug. 10 with preview night held July 31, on north side ...

08/02/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus July 30, 31: Musikfest 2025, Headliner previews, By Paul Willistein . “The Light in the Piazza,” Civic Theatre of Allentown : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Ron’s Investment Philosophy for Wealth,” By Ron Weber: Literary Scene, By David Howell . "Superman": At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg opens Hybrid Electrophysiology Lab. Lehigh Valley Health Network LVH - Hecktown Oaks receives approval as Primary Stroke Center. Lehigh Carbon Community College offers Cybersecurity degree. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available July 30: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available July 31: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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Get your copy of The Press at Lehigh Valley newsstand locations, including Wegmans, Weis, Wawa, Turkey Hill, Daisy Hill, Parkland Restaurant, Kornfeind’s Market, Top Star Express, and more, as well as Lehigh Valley Press offices, 1633 N. 26th St., Allentown, Pa.18104
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08/01/2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda The Pennsylvania Playhouse

U. S. Navy. Can there be anything more American? Usnavi. Can there be anyone more American? A name, in some ways, says it all about “In The Heights,” a masterful musical through Aug. 10, Pennsylvania ...

08/01/2025

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

“Hamlet”: The tragic story of the Bard’s tortured poet Prince. How could you make this tale accessible to children and families? The PA Shakespeare Festival’s “Shakespeare for Kids,” through Aug. 2, M...

07/30/2025

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

“Timon of Athens,” through Aug. 3, PA Shakespeare Festival, Schubert Theatre, DeSales University, brings together many of what could be dubbed “The PSF-All-Stars” for a ribald, bold and pertinent reim...

07/29/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Behind the Scenes Dollhouse Tour,” The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Bethlehem: Gallery View, By Ed Courrier . “Timon of Athens,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival ; “In The Heights,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse ; “Saloon Girls,” Civic Theatre of Allentown : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . Daniel Rodriguez, Grace Lerew, Summer Harmony, Allentown Band : Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Hamlet,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein ; “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein . “The Princess and the Frog Prince,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival : Theater Review, By Lani Goins. “Jurassic World: Rebirth,”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors : Median price record $370,000, By Paul Willistein . Column: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn. The List: 8 Days A Week, Your look at Valley Arts: Lehigh Valley Summer Theater, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; Classical Music, Band Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier .
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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is offering a rare opportunity to explore miniature neighborhoods locked inside a climate-controlled vault with the “Behind the Scenes Dollhouse Tour” at The Kem...

07/25/2025

Northampton Community College

“Hairspray” is a musical comedy you can see again and again. Believe me, I have seen “Hairspray” in many settings. Perhaps I’m biased, having been an extra in the original 1988 movie, ““Hairspray,” wr...